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SPECIAL MEETING City of Mounds View County of Ramsey A special meeting of the Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Johnson at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, hounds View, Minnesota 55112 on June 5, 1975. Present: Mayor Johnson Councilman Baumgartner Councilman Pickar Councilman Shelquist Councilman Hodges Also Present: Clerk- Admini- strator Achen Mayor Johnson stated the purpose for this special meeting was to re- view the comprehensive plan. He was notified today, that State Health Department declared areas of the park a health hazard and ordered that it be immediately remedied. Therefore, the Council should take some action to expodit correction of the health problem. The Attorney has advised us that a public hearing should be set to meet legal procedures required to assess costs of City action to ah:;te this problem. MSP (Johnson Shelquist) to set public hearing for June 9, 1975, at 9:00 p.m. to determine whether a public nuisance exists in the Mounds View Mobile Home Park as a result of the May 19, 1975 tornado, and whether there should be revocation of a special permit under which the park oper- ates, as well as other matters pertaining to tornado damage of the park. A telegram will be sent to the owner and confirmation is required, A public notice will he posted at the utv park. Administrator Achen stated that Mrs. Larson, manager of the park, had been notified of this possible action about 5:30 p.m. this evening. Councilman Shelquist asked what enforcement power the Health Department has. Administrator Achen said the agent was uncertain and will inform us tomorrow. Councilman Shelquist noted that the City may be sued by insurance companies. Mayor Johnson asked Administrator Achen to explain what had been learned regarding Mr. John Bluhm's 7832 Bona Road water problem. Administrator Achen indicated that both the City Engineer and an engin- eer from Rice Creek Watershed District had examined the area. Both stated that the ditch from Bona Road to Hillview, through Greenfield Park and into a tile at Quincy is filled in many spots from erosion of the banks. To solve any drainage problems here the entire length of the ditch should be cleaned. Cleaning a small portion will not remedy the drainage problems. Mayor Johnson asked how the Council would conduct this project and °c_ it tc benefitted properties. 5 ayes